List of earthquakes in South Korea
This is list of earthquakes in South Korea. Earthquakes in South Korea are less frequent than in neighboring countries, such as China and Japan.[1]
Earthquakes
Significant earthquakes have occurred in what is now South Korea prior to the 20th century.[2]
- 779 Gyeongju earthquake: approx. Mw 6.7–7.0, Speculated max. intensity IX. More than 100 people died and many houses collapsed. This is the deadliest recorded earthquake in South Korea.
- 1518 Seoul earthquake: approx. Mw 6.7, Speculated max. intensity IX.
- 1643 Ulsan earthquake: approx. Mw 6.7–7.4, Speculated max. intensity IX–X. Tsunami occurred.
- 1681 Yangyang earthquake [ko]: approx. Mw 7.5, Speculated max. intensity IX. Tsunami occurred. Most powerful earthquake in recorded South Korean history.
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Map of earthquakes from 1978
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1978 and later
This is a part of list of earthquakes in South Korea equal or stronger than 5.0 ML since 1978.[3][4]
Name | Date and time(KST) | Date and time(UTC) | ML | Deaths | Injuries | Coordinate | Location |
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1978 Sangju earthquake [ko] | 1978-09-16 02:07:06 | 1978-09-15 17:07:06 | 5.2 | 36°36′N 127°54′E / 36.60°N 127.9°E / 36.60; 127.9 | Sangju, North Gyeongsang | ||
1978 Hongseong earthquake | 1978-10-07 18:19:52 | 1978-10-07 09:19:52 | 5.0 | 36°36′N 126°42′E / 36.60°N 126.7°E / 36.60; 126.7 | Hongseong County, South Chungcheong | ||
2003 Ongjin earthquake | 2003-03-30 20:10:53 | 2003-03-30 11:10:53 | 5.0 | 37°48′N 123°42′E / 37.80°N 123.7°E / 37.80; 123.7 | Ongjin County, Incheon | ||
2004 Uljin earthquake | 2004-05-29 19:14:24 | 2004-05-29 10:14:24 | 5.2 | 36°48′N 130°12′E / 36.80°N 130.2°E / 36.80; 130.2 | Uljin County, North Gyeongsang | ||
2014 Taean earthquake | 2014-04-01 04:48:35 | 2014-03-31 19:48:35 | 5.1 | 36°57′N 124°30′E / 36.95°N 124.5°E / 36.95; 124.5 | Taean County, South Chungcheong | ||
2016 Ulsan earthquake | 2016-07-05 20:33:03 | 2016-07-05 11:33:03 | 5.0 | 35°31′N 129°59′E / 35.51°N 129.99°E / 35.51; 129.99 | Dong District, Ulsan | ||
2016 Gyeongju earthquake | 2016-09-12 20:32:54 | 2016-09-12 11:32:54 | 5.8[5] (5.4Mw[6]) | 8 | 35°46′N 129°11′E / 35.77°N 129.18°E / 35.77; 129.18 | Gyeongju, North Gyeongsang | |
2017 Pohang earthquake | 2017-11-15 14:29:32 | 2017-11-15 05:29:32 | 5.4 (5.4Mw[7] ) | 82 | 36°03′54″N 129°16′08″E / 36.065°N 129.269°E / 36.065; 129.269 | Buk-gu, Pohang, North Gyeongsang |
References
- ^ "Necessity of management for minor earthquake to improve public acceptance of nuclear energy in South Korea". Nuclear engineering and technology. 50 (3): 494p ~ 503p. 13 April 2018. doi:10.1016/j.net.2017.11.013. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "한국기상기록집② 《한반도 역사지진 기록 (2년~1904년)》 발간" [Korean Meteorological Record Book② 《Historical Earthquake Records in Korea (2~1904)》 published]. National Institute of Meteorological Research (in Korean). 30 September 2013. Retrieved 30 November 2023.
- ^ "국내지진 규모별 순위 > 지진 > 지진·화산 > 날씨". www.kma.go.kr.
- ^ "국내지진 목록 > 지진 > 지진·화산 > 날씨". www.kma.go.kr.
- ^ "4.0 magnitude earthquake hits Gyeongju". Korea JoongAng Daily (in Korean). 30 November 2023.
- ^ "M5.4 - 8km S of Kyonju, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. September 12, 2016. Retrieved September 12, 2016.
- ^ "M 5.4 - 9km WNW of Hoko, South Korea". United States Geological Survey. November 15, 2017. Retrieved November 15, 2017.
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